On July 3rd 2016 Black Live Matters(BLM) protestors stopped the Toronto Pride parade for 30 minutes in order to protest their agenda.  In order to get the parade moving Pride Toronto Executive Director Mathieu Chantelois signed a list of their demands which included removing Toronto Police Services(TPS) presence from the parade itself(and any float they may wish to enter along with Police booths around Pride festivities.  We believe Toronto Police Services has become an invaluable ally to the LGBTQ2A community and should continue to participate fully in Toronto Pride festivities including the parade.  Mr. Chantelois has signaled that he himself will not exclude TPS or anyone from the parade and that the board makes the decision.  Please sign this petition signaling your support to have TPS participate in the 2017 Toronto Pride festivities.